In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. Drizzle chocolate over pie; sprinkle with peanuts. Cut into wedges to serve. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

Expert Tips

Substitute crunchy peanut butter for the creamy peanut butter.

Instead of making your own chocolate topping, use purchased chocolate topping instead.

Exchanges:

Carbohydrate Choice

2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Peanut butter as many Americans well know, is a spread made up of mostly finely ground dry-roasted peanuts—in fact, the United States is the world’s leading exporter of the product! So, it’s no surprise that peanut butter has found its way into many Americans’ favorite desserts like classic peanut butter cookies, peanut butter candies like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and peanut butter pies, like this Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Pie.
The salty-sweet flavor so characteristic of the peanut butter-chocolate combo has made it an irresistible baking duo. This particular recipe combines a creamy peanut butter filling with an indulgent chocolate truffle filling for an extremely rich, special treat. Topped with salted peanuts and chocolate chips, it truly is the ultimate peanut-butter chocolate dessert!
Want to know what other ingredients pair well with chocolate? We have a bunch of chocolate pie recipes that star flavor pairings like chocolate and mint, chocolate and pumpkin and more. Learn even more about how to make the perfect pie with this easy step-by-step guide